FINOPB Receives RBI's 'In-Principle' Approval for SFB Conversion
Fino Payments Bank received RBI's in-principle approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) on December 5, 2025, marking a milestone as the first payments bank to achieve this.
The conversion to a Small Finance Bank will enable Fino Payments Bank to offer a wider range of financial services, including lending, and expand its customer base, leading to potentially significant growth and increased profitability.
The announcement highlights a significant achievement for Fino Payments Bank in receiving 'in-principle' approval from the RBI to convert into a Small Finance Bank, which is generally perceived as a positive development. The management commentary is also optimistic.
* Fino Payments Bank has received 'in-principle' approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for conversion into a Small Finance Bank (SFB) on 5 December 2025. * Fino Payments Bank is the first payments bank to receive such an approval from RBI. * The approval allows Fino to expand its product suite, engage with a wider customer segment, foray into lending, and build a strong liability franchise. * Rishi Gupta, MD & CEO, Fino Payments Bank, views the conversion to SFB as a natural progression and expressed gratitude to the RBI for their faith in Fino's business model and governance structure. * As of September 30, 2025, Fino served 16 million customers through 2 million+ merchants covering 97% of India’s pin codes, with a deposit base of over ₹2,300 crore.
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